US Bridges

SR 141 over Symmes Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.37M W of JCT SR 233 · Structure no. 2701626

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 141 over Symmes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 141 over Symmes Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 718 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 141
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location1.37M W of JCT SR 233
RouteState Highway 141
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.78601, -82.42282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2015)
Projected traffic997 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 141 over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 141 over Symmes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 141 over Symmes Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 141 over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 141 over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.